Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen Lee DeGeneres is an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and television producer.

She was the star in the popular sitcom Ellen from 1994 to 1998, and has hosted her syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show since 2003.

Her stand up career started in the early 1980s, culminating in a 1986 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

Carson likened her to Bob Newhart, and invited her for an onscreen chat after her set; DeGeneres was the first female comedian invited by iconic host to join him for such a discussion, at a time when such an invitation was widely regarded as one of the most influential endorsements available for a comic.

As a film actress, DeGeneres starred in Mr.

Wrong, appeared in EDtv, and The Love Letter, and provided the voice of Dory in the Pixar animated film Finding Nemo, for which she was awarded the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress, the first time an actress won a Saturn Award for a voice performance.

In 2010 she was a judge on American Idol for its ninth season.

She starred in two television sitcoms, Ellen from 1994 to 1998, and The Ellen Show from 2001 to 2002.

Ellen DeGeneres News

Calling all daytime TV lovers! Your favorite talk-show and soap stars are getting praised for their work on the small screen. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences...E! Online 59 minutes ago

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After playing dual roles in “Thor: The Dark World,” Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is switching sides and moving from Marvel to DC, as he’s set to play Killer Croc in WB’s “Suicide Squad,”..The Wrap 2 hours ago

Ludacris is opening up about his super-romantic proposal to now-wife Eudoxie Mbouguiyenegue! During an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show this week, the 37-year-old rapper spilled...E! Online 3 hours ago

Going on a first date can be awkward, but watching other people on a first date? Still pretty awkward, but also potentially entertaining, which is why Shed Media turned the experience into a UK reality..ChicagoTribune 8 hours ago

After getting totally slayed by everyone from Martha Stewart to Will Ferrell's Ron Burgundy at his Comedy Central Roast, which aired on Monday night, Justin Bieber took it upon himself to apologize for..PopEater 8 hours agoAlso reported by •Huffington Post

Halle Berry has spoken about the sexy French underwear line she curated for American retailer Target. The 48-year-old X-Men: Days of Future Past actress co-owns and curates a line of underwear called..WorldNews 10 hours ago

Actress Leah Remini left Scientology in 2013 which turned was a brutal falling out. Attack dog Kirstie Alley went after her publicly. Her friends for life in the cult “disconnected” from her, and..dbTechno 10 hours ago

*Halle Berry visited “Ellen” to promote her new lingerie line at Target, but of course was talked into playing a game – this one requiring the two to fill their bras (“Dream Bras” from..Showbiz Spy 18 hours agoAlso reported by •US Weekly •Just Jared

This might be the most star-studded photo since Ellen DeGeneres' Oscar selfie! In honor of the launch of Jay Z's music streaming service Tidal, the music mogul assembled some of the most famous faces..Perez Hilton 19 hours ago

Hilary Duff blue green hair became a trending topic on Monday. The Younger star tells The Ellen DeGeneres Show, “I was just in Cabo with my son and I was staring at the ocean and I was like I want..Rumorfix 1 day ago